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One of these years I'll play in the Labour Day tournament again (haven't played in one since 1992). Unfortunately, not this year. :/ Good luck, Zach, if you're playing.
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One of these years I'll play in the Labour Day tournament again (haven't played in one since 1992). Unfortunately, not this year. :/ Good luck, Zach, if you're playing.
When you decide to go to a labour day tournament again I wish you luck! :) I really want to play in this one, my friend is even willing to split hotel and gas money, but my family and I may or may not be on vacation the weekend this event takes place. I'm crossing my fingers! :D
Re: 2011 Toronto Labour Day Tournament - Register Now
Marcus;
No I did not like some of Hugh's comment's but every one has a right to their opinions. As you have seen by other's who know me what they have replied.
But what I say is true I will be hard pressed to make the deadline as I have had a few setback's with my work hours cut etc. So even though I said I will attend it will be down to the wire now.
If you want to show some support for your event maybe getting one of your tech guys with a camera who can post some pictures of what Bathurst Site will look like for those who do not play in the Open section rooms but what the Playing hall will look like at say 5pm when the sun is lower and the old rooms were darker.
Remember that my original post was about starting Rd on Sunday later.
The rest came after Hugh stepped up to the plate.
If you have truly upgraded the site then show your potential players what to expect. Words are just words. Pictures shown thousands of words.
... maybe getting one of your tech guys with a camera who can post some pictures of what Bathurst Site will look like for those who do not play in the Open section rooms but what the Playing hall will look like at say 5pm when the sun is lower and the old rooms were darker.
Hey, John.
Check out the 918 Bathurst website. There's a slideshow on the main page. The photos are from a variety of events, and obviously some of the events are theatre- or mood-lit, but hopefully there are enough bright pictures to be convincing :) The great hall, which I think is the one you're worried about, is the one we Annex players play in every night - except the one night you visited :( It's the one with the 30' cathedral ceiling.
Check out the 918 Bathurst website. There's a slideshow on the main page. The photos are from a variety of events, and obviously some of the events are theatre- or mood-lit, but hopefully there are enough bright pictures to be convincing :) The great hall, which I think is the one you're worried about, is the one we Annex players play in every night - except the one night you visited :( It's the one with the 30' cathedral ceiling.
Hi marcus;
If those are the same pictures that were on the website when we played in May last year they are highly suspected to be doctored because there was nothing near that amount of light in that great hall. I meant reacent pictures with no Flash just so everyone who is not playing in the Open section can see what conditions they will be playing under for $95 vs what the Open Section conditions are like for their $95.
You can prove me wrong but please post updated time of day photos not ones that are used on the website.
The Hall - pictures were discarded due to lack of light and not using a flash.
This year - I'll see if I could come. Anyway, J.B. you don't like to be photographed
Hi Egidijus
Incorrect It was announced in the CDN that no photos could be taken so you violated that request by trying to take my picture . had you asked to take it outside the hall I would not have objected. ;-)
Duncan - I don't understand why you would compare stats from so long ago. I think more relevant would be last year.
2010 Toronto Labour Day Open - 144 players (28,34,32,24,26) :)
Your post helps illustrate one of the weaknesses in how the CFC does business. Its all one year plans and flying by the seat of your pants type management. Perhaps this is somewhat by necessity, but this is also why you get "surprises" like CYCC surpluses.
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